Posts with tag ableton-external-controllers

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8x8 Novation Launchpad 2 Now RGB & Industrial Design

The iconic grid instrument for Ableton Live. The 8 x 8 grid - ubiquitous with the evolution of electronic music - gets updated with RGB pads and a new industrial design.

LTC-1 is a Free Lemur & M4L Mixer Touch Controller for Ableton Live

If you're looking for a free iPad touch mixer for Ableton Live which includes a Lemur template and Max for Live device and is FREE, then DSRT Sound's LTC-1 is for you.

Review: LK (iPad and Android Ableton Live & MIDI Controller)

The app formerly known as LIVKONTROL has had a BIG update and a name change. LK is more than an Ableton Live controller and more than an iPad app (it's Android too!) Here's what makes it great.

Creative Sequencing Techniques: Using Push & Ableton Live to Control Elektron Analog Rytm

Ableton Live, Ableton Push, Analog Elektron Rytm. All three are capable and great by themselves. But, what happens when you sync them all together? Timo Preece gets inspired in this tutorial.

Music Controllers: To Map or Not To Map?

Are you distracted by too many choices when it comes to mapping your MIDI controller to your DAW? Exerting too much effort on non-musical tasks? Timo Preece explores auto and manual mapping in-depth.

NAMM 2015: New Novation Launchpad Pro with Thavius Beck Live Video

On the eve of NAMM 2015, AskAudio Mag got a sneak peek at the new Novation Launchpad Pro including a video interview and demo from musician and performer, Thavius Beck.

Review: touchAble 3, the Ultimate iPad Controller for Ableton?

If you thought controlling Ableton Live using your iPad had to be serious and limited, think again. touchAble 3 redefines how useful an iPad can be... and how fun it can be as an Ableton controller.

M-Audio Introduces New Expansions Software Collection

M-Audio tells us their new software collection propels the Trigger Finger Pro to new heights of creative power and visceral impact. Watch the video of the Trigger Finger Pro and find out more below.

Alesis Release New V and VI Series Music Software Controllers

Alexis tell us the new cutting-edge design for their V and VI series of MIDI controllers improves both performance and software accessibility. Find out more below.

Best of the Week, 26th Oct to 2nd Nov, 2014

Concerned you may have missed the best tutorials, reviews and news from the last seven days on AskAudioMag.com? Here's our seven most popular articles from the week past!

Review: Akai APC40 MK2

Finally, the sequel to one of the most popular Ableton hardware controllers around. And, we've had a chance to test one out! In this review, I'd like to go over, with you, the new APC40 MKII.

Review: Livid Instruments BASE II

What are the chances of Livid Instruments releasing a new version of the pad controller, BASE, every bit as affordable, playable and life-changing as the original? G. W. Childs finds out.

Interview: Livid Instruments' Jay Smith on DS-1, BASE II & ALS

BASE II, DS1, Guitar Wing, OHM RGB, CNTRL:R... just a few of the wonderful things to come from Livid Instruments. We sat down with CEO, Jay Smith, to talk controllers and being diagnosed with ALS.

12 Innovative Ways Apple Watch Could be Used by Musicians & DJs

Though not designed primarily as a standalone device, the Apple Watch could be a useful controller, recording tool and metering analyser for musicians and DJs. Can you think of any more uses?

Watch ill Factor Control Ableton Using Novation Launch Control XL

ill Factor, best known for his work with Timbaland, Nelly Furtado and Kelly Rowland, shows his workflow using Novation Launch Control XL, Novation 25 SL MKII and Ableton Live in this cool video.